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I just got my head gasket replaced and head resurfaced and when i drive only long distances on the freeway i can see a little puddle of oil on the edge of the drivers side of the block where the head meets it i revved the engine to 3000 for like 5 minutes and i couldnt see any oil leaking at all but when i drive it about 25 miles then theres the oil, i did a compression test and it read 128psi on all four cylinders and the guage doesnt move, idk what it could be any help appreciated thanks
95 accord lx A/T
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here is a link for finding leaks.
It’s quite possibly just the valve cover gasket leaking. It takes some pretty serious turns in that area and it may have gotten a little bit stretched or kinked in that corner.
The oil passages are way farther in from the edge so an oil leak from those is not so likely.
It looks like its coming from the corner of the head where it meets the block but not anywhere else and only when i drive on the freeway
I just replaced the head gasket and resurfaced it so i hate to think its a headgasket ill check the valve cover but it looks like its coming from lower
As pointed out in the article College man posted for you, oil leaks can travel. My philosophy is to start high and work my way down when looking for the source of a leak. I’m with the group, check your valve cover gasket first. FYI not all parts are created equal, especially when it comes to Hondas. Using non OE parts can sometimes lead to issues. I’ve had particular experience with FelPro valve cover gaskets on Hondas. They really don’t fit well in my experience and I don’t use them as a result. Also, the use of RTV can sometimes actually cause leaks instead of preventing them. In short, clean the area, check your work, and consider the parts you used during that job. More info in the leak article College man posted.
You can also use engine oil dye and a blacklight to help you locate the leak. It will help trace where the source of the leak is. Make sure that you clean up whats there before you use it however.
[quote=”the_tensl” post=111253]I took my timing belt cover off and it looks like its possibly coming from the camshaft[/quote]
I had a similar leak on my ’93 lx. Those valve cover gaskets can have a hard time sealing in the tight corners where it goes over the cam hump. You have to get it just right, and even then they will still probably leak. I had to order some through honda because the ones i was getting from O’Reilly would leak. You can also try a very small bead of rtv in the corners.
Its definatly not coming from the valve cover gasket, i forgot to mention i took the cam pulley off and it looks like its coming from right behind it where the camshaft goes into the head like the seal is bad or somthing cos there was a little oil coming out of it when i checked , i cleaned it all up but like i said it only leaks when i drive the freeway
What you describe actually sounds like a cam seal leak. It’s a very common issue on that vehicle. I recommend a Honda seal if you can get one.
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